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Mini Smooth + Brighten BHA/AHA Exfoliating Duo for Clearer, Radiant Skin
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Highlights
Best for Oily, Combo, Normal Skin
Good for: Pores
Lactic Acid
Fragrance Free
Good for: Uneven Texture
Salicylic Acid
About the Product
Item 2995926
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What it is: A limited-edition exfoliating travel duo that unclogs pores and visibly reduces fine lines and discoloration for brighter, clearer, smoother skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness
Formulation: Liquid
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. These products are also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: These are bestselling travel‑size liquid exfoliating toners for clear, radiant skin. The 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Toner visibly unclogs pores of blemish‑causing congestion, while the 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliating Toner work together to resurface and improve texture and tone.
This Set Contains:
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Travel-Size 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Toner
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Travel-Size 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliating Toner
Clinical Results: Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects who used the 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliating Toner, after 3 weeks:
- 100% agree skin looks smoother, softer, and brighter
Based on an independent clinical study with 32 subjects who used the 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Toner, after 4 weeks:
- Clinically proven to visibly reduce pores and control oil
- Clinically proven to improve the skin barrier
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness
Formulation: Liquid
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. These products are also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: These are bestselling travel‑size liquid exfoliating toners for clear, radiant skin. The 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Toner visibly unclogs pores of blemish‑causing congestion, while the 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliating Toner work together to resurface and improve texture and tone.
This Set Contains:
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Travel-Size 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Toner
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Travel-Size 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliating Toner
Clinical Results: Based on self-assessment from an independent clinical trial with 30 subjects who used the 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliating Toner, after 3 weeks:
- 100% agree skin looks smoother, softer, and brighter
Based on an independent clinical study with 32 subjects who used the 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Toner, after 4 weeks:
- Clinically proven to visibly reduce pores and control oil
- Clinically proven to improve the skin barrier
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliating Toner:
-2% Salicylic Acid: Visibly clears blemish-causing buildup and sheds dead skin.
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.
6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant:
-6% Mandelic Acid: The gentlest AHA; targets the look of discoloration and wrinkles.
-2% Lactic Acid: Special time-released AHA that hydrates and visibly smooths skin.
Water, 2,3-Butanediol, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract , Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract, Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Lysate, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate.
-2% Salicylic Acid: Visibly clears blemish-causing buildup and sheds dead skin.
Water (Aqua), Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.
6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant:
-6% Mandelic Acid: The gentlest AHA; targets the look of discoloration and wrinkles.
-2% Lactic Acid: Special time-released AHA that hydrates and visibly smooths skin.
Water, 2,3-Butanediol, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract , Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract, Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Lysate, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate.
Suggested Usage:
For either formula:
-After cleansing, gently apply using fingers or a cotton pad, covering your entire face and neck.
-Avoid direct contact with eyes and lips.
-Do not rinse.
-For daytime, always finish with sunscreen.
-For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine.
To use together:
-Beginner: start with 2% BHA every two to three days, alternating with 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid every two to three days.
-Moderate: every other day, alternating 2% BHA with 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid.
-Advanced: use 2% BHA in the morning and 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid in the evening.
For either formula:
-After cleansing, gently apply using fingers or a cotton pad, covering your entire face and neck.
-Avoid direct contact with eyes and lips.
-Do not rinse.
-For daytime, always finish with sunscreen.
-For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine.
To use together:
-Beginner: start with 2% BHA every two to three days, alternating with 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid every two to three days.
-Moderate: every other day, alternating 2% BHA with 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid.
-Advanced: use 2% BHA in the morning and 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid in the evening.
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